Belmont Bruins @ Murray State Racers - Prediction, Preview, and Odds

When: Thursday, February 24th, 2022 at 9:00pm E.T.

Where: CFSB Center, Murray, KY.

How: ESPNU.

Spread: Racers -3.

Total: 145.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Bruins Spotlight

Battle for the Ohio Valley takes place in Murray, KY tonight as the Belmont Bruins pay the first place team a visit. Belmont has won 10 straight games and have not lost since their 83-74 loss to Morehead State (we had Morehead in that one)… however, Belmont has failed to cover any spread in what is now six consecutive games. The Bruins are 9-13 ATS following a SU win.

Racers Spotlight

We had the Murray State Racers as a BEST BET play in the first meeting… as a 6-point underdog, Murray State absolutely crushed Belmont in what has been their worst performance of the season, 82-60. Murray State has won 16 straight games and are the class team of the OVC. Murray State has done well in protecting their home court going 14-0 SU this season, and are a very solid 8-2-1 ATS there. 

Final Say

This game has been circled by me since Murray had to escape Tennessee-Martin with a 62-60 win as a 17-point favorite. Stat of the night and big reason for the play here tonight… Murray State is 7-0-1 ATS in the game following an ATS loss. They bounce back, and likely were looking ahead to this game with Belmont… now they get them and expect Murray State to have too much for Belmont to outlast for the full 40 minutes. Belmont’s name alone for the most part has this number soft… Murray State wins and covers tonight.

Pick: Murray State Racers -3